283 Gilpin Road
Closed 5/2/25
Closed 5/2/25
Description
More than a house - it's a lifestyle. This spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bath retreat sits on a peaceful 5 acres of land near Bar Harbor, Ellsworth, Bangor, and Brewer while maintaining a classic Maine small-town charm. Step into the bright and welcoming living room where vaulted ceilings and whitewashed wood walls create a space that feels both open and cozy. Just around the corner, the kitchen and dining room are ready for you to host all winter long enveloped by the warmth of the wood stove. Outside there's...More than a house - it's a lifestyle. This spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bath retreat sits on a peaceful 5 acres of land near Bar Harbor, Ellsworth, Bangor, and Brewer while maintaining a classic Maine small-town charm. Step into the bright and welcoming living room where vaulted ceilings and whitewashed wood walls create a space that feels both open and cozy. Just around the corner, the kitchen and dining room are ready for you to host all winter long enveloped by the warmth of the wood stove. Outside there's even more to love. Surrounded by nature, you'll enjoy spotting wildlife and having easy access to hiking trails, fishing spots, swimming, and hunting areas in addition to blooming raised garden beds and a stocked wood shed, ready for winter. An oversized, fully insulated 3-car garage with enough space to finish a 1-bedroom apartment above offers the potential for a home office, rental income, or guest space. This home is full of thoughtful touches, including high-efficiency insulation to keep you comfortable year-round, modern bathrooms, including 1 with a tile shower, a reserve osmosis system for pure, clean water, and a hard-wired generator. Ready to move in and ready to make memories!
LISTING CLOSED: 05/02/2025 12:00 AM
- Listed by William Wentworth • Realty of MaineP: (800)-979-2491 C: (207)-841-2022 billwentworth@gmail.com
Property Details for 283 Gilpin Road
Status
MLS #
1611089
Days on Market
45
Taxes
$2,284 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1860
Lot Size
5.00 AC / 217,800 SF
County
Architectural Style
Cape Cod
Style
Cape Cod
View
Trees/Woods
Has Waterfront
No
Zoning
Res
Location
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Building Information for 283 Gilpin Road
Stories-Year Built1860Building Size-Lot Size5.00 AC / 217,800 SF
Payment Calculator
$1,944 per month
30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest
Principal and Interest
$1,754
Property Taxes
$190
HOA Dues
$0
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1Property Information for 283 Gilpin Road
Summary
Location and General Information
- Water View: No
- Location: Near Town
- Page: 498
- Zoning Overlay: No
- Directions: GPS friendly. Rte 166 to Gilpin Rd.
- Latitude: 44.542068
- Longitude: -$68.72
Taxes and HOA
- Association: No
- Tax Lot: 6
- Tax Book Number: 6889
- Tax Map Number: 2
- Tax Year: 2023
- Tax Annual Amount: $2,284.00
Parking
- Parking Features: 11 - 20 Spaces, Gravel
- Parking: 11 - 20 Spaces
- Vehicle Storage: 3 Car
- Has Attached Garage: No
- Garage Spaces: 3.0
- Has Garage: Yes
Virtual Tour
- Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://www.propertypanorama.com/instaview/mreis/1611089
Property
Lot Information
- Lot Features: Level, Wooded, Near Town
- Lot Size Acres: 5.0
- Lot Size Area: 5.0
- Lot Size Source: Public Records
- Lot Size Square Feet: 217800.0
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- 2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: false
- Roads: Paved, Public
- Road Surface Type: Paved
- Road Frontage: true
- Road Frontage: 300.0
- Source of Road Frontage: Seller
- Site: Level, Wooded
Property and Assessments
- Above Grade Finished Area: 1880.0
- Building Area Source: Seller
- Building Area Total: 1880.0
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Property Type: Residential
- Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Warranty
- Surveyed: Yes
- Restrictions: No Restrictions
- Construction: Wood Frame
- Year Built: 1860
Building Features
- Foundation Details: Granite, Pillar/Post/Pier
- Foundation Materials: Granite, Pillar/Post/Pier
- Construction Materials: Clapboard, Wood Frame
- Other Structures: Shed(s)
- Color: Green
Financial Information
- List Price/SqFt: $196.76
Green Features
- HERS Certified: No
Utilities
- Heat Fuel: Propane, Wood
- Electric: Generator Hookup, Circuit Breakers
- Gas: Bottled
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water Source: Well, Private
- Water Heater: Gas
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Exterior: Clapboard
- Roof: Shingle
- Driveway: Gravel
Interior Features
- Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, Attic, Laundry - 1st Floor, Pantry, Shower, Storage
- Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
- Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Bathrooms Full: 2
- Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.0
- Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
- Bedrooms Total: 3
- Equipment: Generator
- Laundry Features: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
- Other Equipment: Generator
- # Full Baths Level 1: 1
- # Full Baths Level 2: 1
- Rooms Total: 8
- Basement: Bulkhead, Dirt Floor, Sump Pump, Exterior Only, Unfinished
- Basement: Bulkhead, Dirt Floor, Sump Pump, Unfinished
- Basement Entry: Bulkhead, Exterior Only
- Has Fireplace: No
- Patio And Porch Features: Patio
- Cooling: Wall/Window Unit(s)
- Has Cooling: Yes
- Heating: Stove, Direct Vent Heater
- Has Heating: Yes
- Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Laminate
- Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, Attic, Pantry, Shower, Storage
Room Information
Bedroom 1
- Bedroom 1: Bedroom 1
- Bedroom 1 Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Bedroom 2: Bedroom 2
- Bedroom 2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Bedroom 3: Bedroom 3
- Bedroom 3 Level: Second
Den
- Den: Den
- Den Level: First
Dining Room
- Dining Room: Dining Room
- Dining Room Level: First
Family Room
- Family Room: Family Room
- Family Room Level: First
Kitchen
- Kitchen: Kitchen
- Kitchen Level: First
- Kitchen Countertop: Formica
Laundry
- Laundry Room Amenities: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
Living Room
- Living Room: Living Room
- Living Room Level: First
Rental
Rent Information
- Land Lease: No
- Pets Allowed: No Restrictions
Property History for 283 Gilpin Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2025 | Sold Maine Listings #1611089 | $345,000 | — |
| Jan 27, 2025 | Pending Maine Listings #1611089 | — | |
| Dec 12, 2024 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1611089 | $375,000 | — |
| Dec 11, 2024 | Withdrawn Maine Listings #1600326 | $375,000 | — |
| Aug 6, 2024 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1600326 | $390,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 05/02/2025 | Sold Maine Listings #1611089 | $345,000 |
| 01/27/2025 | Pending Maine Listings #1611089 | — |
| 12/12/2024 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1611089 | $375,000 |
| 12/11/2024 | Withdrawn Maine Listings #1600326 | $375,000 |
| 08/06/2024 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1600326 | $390,000 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 283 Gilpin Road
Taxable ValueLand$42,020Additions$175,960Total$217,980
Tax Record2025$2,699 ($225 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,174 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,174 SqFtStories2Lot Size217,800 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1860Year Renovated1860ZoningRACountyHANCOCKAPNORLA M:002 L:006
Schools near 283 Gilpin Road
This home is within Regional School Unit 25.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | 1 to 4 | |||
| Public - | 5 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Miles Lane School Public1 to 4 | ||
Bucksport Middle School Public5 to 8 | ||
Bucksport High School Public9 to 12 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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Nearby home values
| Address | Sold price | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Lot (Sqft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
This home: 283 Gilpin Road, Orland, ME 04472 | $345,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,880 | 217,800 |
– | 3 | 1 | 1,296 | 249,163 | |
– | – | – | – | 535,788 | |
– | 3 | 1 | 1,040 | 348,480 | |
– | 3 | 1.5 | 1,260 | 827,640 | |
– | – | 1.5 | 1,056 | 1,777,248 | |
– | 3 | 1.5 | 1,174 | 492,228 | |
– | – | – | – | 348,480 | |
– | 3 | 2 | 1,456 | 1,129,511 | |
– | – | – | 1,210 | – | |
– | – | – | – | 144,184 | |
$50,000 | – | – | – | 479,160 | |
– | – | – | 1,680 | 59,677 | |
– | 4 | 2 | 1,899 | 4,917,924 | |
$249,000 | 3 | 3 | 2,022 | 98,010 | |
– | – | – | – | 95,832 |
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